Kathleen M. Varcos, 74, of Martins Creek, formerly of Jackson Heights, N.Y., died May 15, 2008, at her residence. Born in Jackson Heights, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Catherine (Gibbons) Logue. She and her husband, Anthony F. Varcos, were married May 29, 1954. A graduate of St. Michaels Academy, New York City, she worked as a secretary at Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and for Dr. Patrick Valincenti, both of New York City. She was a woman who loved to travel, shop, spend time with friends and enjoy New York City.

Mary P. OBrien, 92, formerly of Jackson Heights, N.Y., passed away peacefully on March 12, 2007 in Lehigh Center, Lower Macungie Township. She was the widow of the late John H. OBrien. Born in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Johanna (Steinhauser) Kalat. Mary was a seamstress and later dedicated her life to her family as a homemaker. She was a member of St Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Jackson Heights, N.Y. Survivors: Daughter, Patricia M. Coppola of Macungie; grandsons, Joseph F. Coppola of Fredericksburg, Va., Louis J. Coppola and his wife, Rachel L., of Wilmington, Del. Services: Mass of Christian Burial, to be celebrated on Thursday, March 15, 2007 at 10 a.m. in St. Anns Catholic Church, 415 S. Fifth Street, Emmaus.

Julie Bauer, 84, of Jackson Heights, N.Y., died Tuesday, Dec. 31, in Cliffside Nursing Home, Flushing, N.Y. She was the wife of Frank Bauer. They were married 65 years in November. She was an assembler for an electronics circuit firm in Jackson Heights for 10 years until retiring in 1974. Born in Coplay, she was a daughter of the late Martin and Katherine (Brukner) Spanitz. She was a member of Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Jackson Heights. Survivors: Husband; son, Frank M. of Red Hook, N.Y.; daughter, Jeanette Corcoran of Maryland, N.Y.; sister, Mary Wexler of Allentown, and four grandchildren.

George A. Fayad of Jackson Heights, Scranton, died Wednesday in Mercy Hospital, Scranton. He was the husband of the late Tecla (Buratti) Fayad. He was a produce manager at Giant markets, Scranton. Among his survivors is a son, George S. of Allentown. Arrangements: Durkin-Cuff-Kearney Funeral Home, Scranton.

Charles J. O'Neill, 78, of Easton, formerly of Jackson Heights, N.Y., and Centereach, N.Y., died Sunday, Jan. 14, in Eastwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Wilson. He was the husband of the late Dorothea (Basini) O'Neill. He was a flight dispatcher for American Airlines for 37 years. Born in New York City, he was a son of the late Charles C. and Margaret (Connelly) O'Neill. He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Bethlehem. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors: Son, Charles G. of Jackson Heights; daughters, Elizabeth DeSantis of Easton, Margaret Liverano of Centereach; six grandchildren; nieces, nephews.

John H. O'Brien, 86, of 4005 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township, formerly of Jackson Heights, N.Y., died Wednesday, Jan. 24, in Lehigh Valley HospitalMuhlenberg, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Mary P. (Kalat) O'Brien. They were married for 63 years in September. He was a hiring agent for the New York Shipping AssociationILA, New York City, before retiring in 1984. Born in New York City, he was a son of the late James and Delia (Headin) O'Brien. He was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Jackson Heights.

Frank J. Bauer, 90, of Jackson Heights, N.Y., died Aug. 6 in his home. He was the husband of Julie (Spanitz) Bauer, who died in 1996. He was a truck driver for the former Schaefers Brewery, New York. He was a former member of the executive board of Teamsters Local 59, New York, and a former contract negotiator and convention delegate for Teamsters Local 1045, New York. Born in Austria, he was a son of the late Frank and Julie (Reif) Bauer. He was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Jackson Heights, N.Y. Survivors: Son, Frank M. of Red Hook, N.Y.; daughter, Jeanette Corcoran of Maryland, N.Y.; brothers, Charles of Coplay, Rudy of Ormrod, John of Whitehall Township, William of Allentown; sister, Celia of Allentown; four grandchildren; nieces, nephews.

Frank J. Bauer, 90, of Jackson Heights, N.Y., died Aug. 6 in his home. He was the husband of Julie (Spanitz) Bauer, who died in 1996. He was a truck driver for the former Schaefers Brewery, New York. He was a former member of the executive board of Teamsters Local 59, New York, and a former contract negotiator and convention delegate for Teamsters Local 1045, New York. Born in Austria, he was a son of the late Frank and Julie (Reif) Bauer. He was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Jackson Heights, N.Y. Survivors: Son, Frank M. of Red Hook, N.Y.; daughter, Jeanette Corcoran of Maryland, N.Y.; brothers, Charles of Coplay, Rudy of Ormrod, John of Whitehall Township, William of Allentown; sister, Celia of Allentown; four grandchildren; nieces, nephews.

Jeannean M. Krautsack and Keven S. Hitch were married April 19 by District Justice Charles Crawford in Allentown. Son, Cole H. Hitch, attended the couple. The bride is a daughter of Richard S. Kolodich and Carmen Kolodich of Jackson Heights, Queens, N.Y., and the late Rosemarie Kolodich, who lived in Whitehall. A graduate of Whitehall High School and Allentown Business School, the bride is a bookkeeper for Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley. She is a student at Lehigh Carbon Community College.

John H. O'Brien, 86, of 4005 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township, formerly of Jackson Heights, N.Y., died Wednesday, Jan. 24, in Lehigh Valley HospitalMuhlenberg, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Mary P. (Kalat) O'Brien. They were married for 63 years in September. He was a hiring agent for the New York Shipping AssociationILA, New York City, before retiring in 1984. Born in New York City, he was a son of the late James and Delia (Headin) O'Brien. He was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Jackson Heights.

Charles J. O'Neill, 78, of Easton, formerly of Jackson Heights, N.Y., and Centereach, N.Y., died Sunday, Jan. 14, in Eastwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Wilson. He was the husband of the late Dorothea (Basini) O'Neill. He was a flight dispatcher for American Airlines for 37 years. Born in New York City, he was a son of the late Charles C. and Margaret (Connelly) O'Neill. He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Bethlehem. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors: Son, Charles G. of Jackson Heights; daughters, Elizabeth DeSantis of Easton, Margaret Liverano of Centereach; six grandchildren; nieces, nephews.

Robert Allen Hessler, 56, of Blakeslee and Jackson Heights, N.Y., died Wednesday, June 14, in his home in Jackson Heights. He was the director of food services at Con-Edison, New York City. Previously, he was director of food services at Time-Warner in New York. He owned and operated a florist shop in New Jersey and was responsible for food and beverage operations of Fernwood resort. Before that, he was general manager of Henlopen Hotel in Delaware. He started in the restaurant-hotel business when he joined the Howard Johnson chain.

Kathleen M. Varcos, 74, of Martins Creek, formerly of Jackson Heights, N.Y., died May 15, 2008, at her residence. Born in Jackson Heights, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Catherine (Gibbons) Logue. She and her husband, Anthony F. Varcos, were married May 29, 1954. A graduate of St. Michaels Academy, New York City, she worked as a secretary at Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and for Dr. Patrick Valincenti, both of New York City. She was a woman who loved to travel, shop, spend time with friends and enjoy New York City.

Edward and Mary Vogel of Bethlehem observed their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 22. The couple celebrated with a Mass at St. John Capistrano Catholic Church, Bethlehem, where they were married. The couple renewed their marriage vows and their pastor, the Rev. Edward C. Bolez, was celebrant. Mr. and Mrs. Vogel were presented with a papal blessing. A dinner reception for the couple at the Village Inn was given by their son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Peggy Vogel of Jackson Heights, N.Y., and daughter and son-in-law, Marie and Frank Adamcik of Salisbury Township.

Joseph P. Nanovic, 84, of Palmerton died Monday, May 12, in ManorCare Health Services, Carlisle, Cumberland County. He was the husband of the late Amelia (Gray) Nanovic. A summa cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame, he was the editor, owner and publisher of the former Palmerton Post from 1948 until retiring in 1983. He also owned and published the former Slatington News in the 1970s and 1980s. After retiring, he was an administrative aide in the law offices of his son, Joseph T., working in Palmerton, Bethlehem and Allentown, 1983-94.

Joseph Procanyn, 74, of 3507 Bosworth St., Cleveland, Ohio, formerly of Northampton, died Saturday, May 3, in Fairview General Hospital, Cleveland. He was last employed as a machinist at the Ferry Cap & Set Screw Co. in the Cleveland area for many years. Before that he was a machinist at the former Republic Steel, Cleveland, for 16 years. Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late Michael and Anna (Malinsky) Procanyn. He was a member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Cleveland.